A picture of the Dartmouth Green in the Fall with beautiful fall foliage.

Andrea Agola

Class of 2026
Andrea
Bio 

Hey! I'm excited to welcome you to my blog page! I'm Andrea Agola, a '26 born in Kenya and raised just outside of D.C. As the eldest child of three, I'm the first to go off to college! I'm glad Dartmouth will enable me to explore both the sciences and humanities. Don't even get me started on the numerous extracurriculars that pique my interest, like the Dartmouth Center for Social Impact, research projects and dance groups. Follow along as I navigate this unique college experience!

Academic Program 

Sociology major, International Studies Minor, Pre-Med

Favorite Thing Right Now 

Studying abroad on the French LSA+ in Toulouse, France!

Hometown 

Burke, Virginia

Pronouns 

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Andrea's D-Plan

What's a D-Plan?

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: FREN 11: Intensive French

      When I began my first term at Dartmouth, I knew I wanted to explore the French language and culture more after having been a French music and film fan for as long as I can remember. This was an accelerated course that covered French 1 and 2 in one term and offered an exciting and fast-paced atmosphere. The small nature of our class allowed us all to have more speaking time in class from partner activities to performing creative skits. One of the best assignments was a scavenger hunt! I was also able to learn and make a presentation about francophone countries. This class really prompted me to apply for the ‘24 Winter–Toulouse, France Study Abroad which I got accepted into!

    • WinterOn Campus

      Favorite Class: WGSS 66.04: Introduction to Black Feminist Thought

      This course considers the discipline and political happenings of Black Feminist Thought by highlighting interlocking issues related to gender, sexuality, race, and economics. The professor was amazing! I was always genuinely excited to do her assigned readings/viewings and remember being sad when she canceled class one day (imagine!). I reveled in the thought-provoking, warm, restorative (the list goes on & on) ambience that she fostered. I even took advantage of a cool opportunity that Dartmouth offers, the “Take a Faculty Member out To Lunch” program at Pine Restaurant across from campus. I enjoyed the lovely conversation we had over delicious food. Her class was such a great source of empowerment!

    • SpringOn Campus

      Favorite Class: GEOG 21.01: Global Health & Society

      This course examines the epidemiology and social impact of past and present infectious disease epidemics. It was a great and insightful class to take for the Global Health Minor! I had the chance of hearing from many influential guest lecturers like the Former Minister of Health of Rwanda and a key member of the U.S Covid Task Force.

    • FallOn Campus

      Favorite Class: GEO 22.02: Global Poverty and Care

      This course explores causes and patterns of global poverty and links this with the urgent need for care and care ethics in our lives and in society broadly. Not only did the class feel like such a caring environment but it was especially interesting because it had a Social Impact Practicum (SIP) component. A SIP is a project-based experiential learning opportunity connecting undergraduate courses at Dartmouth with community needs identified by nonprofit organizations. In other words, a SIP is a real-world project with real-world impact. My SIP was my care work as a UGA within Dartmouth's Residential Life.

My Top 5 22F Study Spaces!

One of the most important components of a great study sesh is the environment! Below are some of my favorite study spots from my first fall term.

  1. No. 1

    East Reading Room

    A picture of the East Reading Room

    This room, found on the first level of the Baker-Berry Library, was one of the first spaces I explored when I visited campus after my acceptance last Spring and I just knew it would become one of my favorite places. I love the little nooks/compartments that make up the outskirt of the room. Two nooks at the end of the room are very popular among students so I was always super happy when I was able to get to them early enough. The space is usually pretty quiet with a little chatter here and there, so I was really able to focus. Occasionally small events are held in this room like open concerts put on by student musicians (serenaded while studying, wow!).

     

  2. No. 2

    Tower Room

    A picture of the Tower Room

    On days where I needed complete uninterrupted focus to achieve the utmost productivity (in other words to GRIND), I walked up two flights of stairs from the East Reading Room. Known for being the most silent study space on campus—really you can hear a pin drop—the Tower Room is at the very top of Baker-Berry Library. The green velvet chairs and ornate architecture give such an aesthetic look to the gorgeous and serene room. I usually sat in one of the chairs facing a window for an optimal view of fall foliage. After slipping a piece of wood across the armrests (smart makeshift desk), I would usually get right to work on my anthropology readings or French textbook work. The room is also really warm so I’m sure it’ll stay at the top of my list during winter term.

  3. No. 3

    The Cube

    A picture of The Cube

    This modern building is located close to FOCO and is a bit closer to my River Cluster dorm than the library. The space serves as both a social gathering and studying spot. For some reason, when it came to studying I got major math vibes from the space so I usually only did calculus homework and group study sessions with my friends there. The numerous whiteboards scattered around are a great plus! There’s also a snack bar open from 8pm-2am that can really cheer you up during a late night study sesh.

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